Another year has passed !

Once again it is time to look back on a year that has passed. 2013 has been a year full with hard work and great challenges. At the same time, there has been a year where the results were arriving much thanks to hard work. We have invested time and resources to boost up our production but also our product range.

FARMA Generation 2 was presented in its entire product range at ELMIA WOOD this summer and the reception has been amazing on this proprietary trailer. When we look back, we can happily say that the trailers have sold above expectations. Over five T 16 4 WD are now working professionally in the woods around Europe. A very impressive figure since the launch this summer.

Our patented BIGAB Generation 2 which has been on sale since May has been received with tremendous response. That this is the trailer that the market has been waiting for are no longer any doubt. That the interest also has been so great for the larger models of BIGAB during the year pleases even more.

NIAB is our fantastic forest processor that unfortunately sometimes gets too little attention. Many are the owners who would never consider themselves to take care of their forests without a NIAB. Next year it is time to once again take the product under our wings. We will be back to the subject later on.

This fall FARMA celebrated 20 years on the market. 20 years ago, not even a product. Today, a market leader. Tens of thousands of FARMA has over the years left the factory. Today, the trailers can be found working across the world. Thank you for the 20 years together! Now we look forward to 20 more!

2013 has been a challenging year. It should neither we or others deny. However, it has also been one exciting year. For it is as such with challenges. If there is not challenge, the focus towards the future drops. After spending this week taking part of several market meetings with both some European countries as well as Fors MW International, I can happily say that the future really is at focus here at Fors MW. Many are the fun events taking part next year. We can absolutely guarantee a year to remember 2014.

Now the blog and news update on the website takes some time off. We are back on January 13. Until then, we'd like to wish all of you ;

A very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Ulrica Fors Stenmarck

Market / Information manager AS FORS MW

Summaring 2013

This afternoon it was once again time for our CEO, Peter Kastberg, to hold his annual Christmas presentation about the year that has passed.  Some nice cakes were served as the staff listen to the summary of the year. It has been up and down. It has been quite an interesting year but when summarizing it, it has been a quite good one. Now the team of Fors MW goes home for a long Christmas break. Take care and see you all in 2014!

Market Meeting Sweden / Norway / Denmark

In two days, we have now had market meeting with our Swedish sales representatives, Anders Svensson and Tomas Borg. The market in Sweden, Norway and Denmark has been discussed. A number of activities are in pipeline for 2014 as exhibitions are to be conducted, brochures to be reworked as well as the homepage to mention some things. It´s been really good days of discussions that has led forward. Now we take a short Christmas brake and will be charged with energy when back in January for a really awesome 2014!

Best Christmas wishes Anders Svensson & Tomas Borg

Sales Representatives Sweden / Norway / Denmark

Fors MW Christmas Party!

Yesterday the administration at Fors MW went to the nice city of Keila in the evening to have some time together and to have a nice meal. It was a nice evening with loads of laughter. Let us thank Keili for the nice arrangements and at the same time let us wish from all of us to all of you, 

A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Calle & Göran visited us!

Yesterday we had the great pleasure to greet Calle and Göran, our old sales managers for Sweden/Norway, welcome back to Estonia and this year’s Christmas party. Calle and Göran decided after 17 years respective 10 years within the company that it was time to move on.  Everything was kept a secret and guess if the staff were surprised when they stepped through the doors together with our new sales representatives, Anders and Tomas. Big smiles spread around the office and laughter echoed even more than they usually do. A fantastic ending to 2013. Thank you CEO Peter for this excellent initiative! 

Market Meeting Fors MW International

Yesterday we had a market meeting with Tom Belton that is in charge of the Fors MW International side of the company. Tom deals with countries outside Europe and he has gotten really busy the last year mostly due to real hard work from his side. During the last year we have seen deals that have been made with Paraguay, Colombia, Canada, Japan and Papaya New Guinea to mention some.  At the meeting we discussed everything from advertising, exhibitions to actual product development. A great meeting it was and we are anxious to get going in 2014 with all the plans.

Great crane solution!

The market for loose crane sales is a huge part of what we do here at FORS MW. With a market leading range of cranes and applications we have a crane for everyone and everything. Here you can see some examples of what our cranes can be used for away from traditional sales.

We also feel this is a market with huge potential in the future – so watch this space.

Best regards,

Tom Belton

Fors MW International

Strategy and Product development

Did you know that?

The Fors MW group´s strategy is based upon the needs and requirements of our customers. Fors MW design team work together with the market to create a broad and varied range of products to fulfill the needs. Fors MW create growth through knowledge and understanding of our markets, capturing market shares in existing markets by outperforming our competitors and penetration of new markets.

Yearly more than 150 changes are done in regards to our products by our design team to enhance user experience and quality.

We have the support by 854 independent suppliers worldwide. 

Customers and Dealers

Did you know that?

Fors MW creates value by fulfilling the needs of our customers in the spirit of innovation. The customers of Fors MW are active in more than 50 countries spread worldwide. Our customers are located on all continents. The customers include both large and small businesses, they operate under diverse conditions. We create value through knowledge of customers, regional presence and efficient production.  Fors MW strives always to be attentive and to offer the best combination of product development, quality and price.

Fors MW has 250 active dealers worldwide.

Security 2.0

Today we have upgraded our security to a totally new level. With this new house for our highly respected security guards we will be “top of the line” when it comes to monitoring our company activities.

The work has been in our own workshop so now we just lift of the old house away and place the new one.

Peter Kastberg

CEO

We drive what we sell!

Here at Fors MW have that philosophy that you should be able to drive and use what you sell. Therefore we have during the following months given one of our new sales guys, Anders Svensson in Sweden the opportunity to use a FARMA Generation 2, model CT 7,0 – 10 G2,  at this farm in northern Sweden.

After only a few days of work we received these nice pictures from a snowy Bjuråker. Anders comments after only a few days of using the trailer is that it is a real delight to work with, but that you all already know, he writes with a smile. It is steady and the frame steering works perfectly. It is easy to load and the visibility is perfect.

The crane is fantastic. I love the geometry and the power of it. There are not enough words to describe this crane. The C 7,0 FARMA crane is a market leader today. We sell loads of it and yes, we do understand why!

Read more about CT 7,0 – 10 G2 at;

http://www.forsmw.com/1/en/trailer-with-crane/ct-7,0-10-g2.php

Hissink & Zn, Netherland deliver a BIGAB 14-17 with a Palfinger Epsilon TKZ 5284S

This BIGAB is supplied to WML Facilitair in Waalwijk. WML Facilitair chose for the BIGAB with crane because this combination is ideal to remove large quantities of green waste, sand, stones and industrial waste. Closed attention was paid to chosing the BIGAB Z crane 6,6 but since the customer need a longer reach he went with the Palfinger Epsilon crane. T he Palfinger Epsilon TKZ 5284S has a scope of 8,40 meter and can lift here still 550 kg. The BIGAB is rested with tires special for the road.

Do you have questions? Let me know!

Best Regards

Erik Smeenk

esmeenk@hissink-oeken.nl
www.hissink-oeken.nl

BIGAB in Austria

Some weeks ago BIGAB entered its first exhibition in Austria in years. It is our new dealer company Holzknecht that has taken a huge interest in BIGAB. There first step was to launch BIGAB at an agricultural exhibition in Austria. There next step? Well, you will have to wait and see. We know there plans and we do like what we see. We will of course keep you updated.

BIGAB Z crane a market success!

Time flies and a couple of years has also ready passed since the introduction of the first BIGAB crane onto the market, the Z crane 6,6. A crane developed to be a perfect fit to the BIGAB hook lift system. And a perfect fit it has been. Quite a large number of these BIGAB Z cranes have been sold throughout Europe. We do understand why. A Z crane developed for the BIGAB hook lift system gives the customers a multi-tasking trailer out of the ordinary. One trailer for all jobs!

Interested in our BIGAB Z crane? Learn more at;

http://www.forsmw.com/1/en/cranes/z-6,6.php

Environmental inspection

Today we had a visit from the Estonian Environmental Board, they make an annual visit to inspect our way of handling environmental issues as we pay a tax on every liter of hazardous material being used, this applies specifically for the use of solvent in the paint process. 3 men under the supervision of Marko Verhovits spent time reviewing our environmental permits and how we fulfill our reporting, this was followed by a thorough tour of our premises. This usually takes place every year focusing on that Estonian companies follow the local and EU legislation.

Peter Kastberg

CEO

BC-18 WORKING IN SWITZERLAND

During the autumn we have again seen fantastic sales into to Switzerland. Here you can see a BC-18 mounted on Mini excavator sold buy our dealer Wild Farm Services. His customer specialises in small scale work on small and environmental sensitive areas where impact on the ground has to be minimal. In this picture you can see the BC-18 clearing an area around a small pond to increase light without damaging the area with heavy machinery—THE PERFECT COMBINATION. 

A monster sized T 16 4 WD on the UK market!

Recently we have seen a huge interest in our flagship trailer, T 16 4 WD throughout Europe. Quite recently this special T 16 4 WD was delivered in the UK. The customer requested a prolonged version for a special contract he had won so the design team at Fors MW jumped into action and we made a trailer exactly as the customer wished for. The trailer was prolonged 800 mm at the back with extra banks to carry out wood lengths of 2 * 2,9 m from plantation on very steep slopes. The trailer is now at place, in action, and the customer is satisfied with the result. 

To shoot blast a chassis!

Here at the factory in Saue, Estonia we have what we call the orange monster. It is our mega huge shoot blasting machine that takes up the space of a small house in fact. In this shoot blasting machine we can take a complete BIGAB 22 – 27 in one go if needed or a huge container and the best part? The result is amazing. We get a finish as smooth as velvet which of course enables us to the best painting result possible. 

CT 6.3-9 Our best selling lumber trailer!

Here at Fors MW we are taking our market-leading role very seriously. This is also why we invest considerable resources to further develop our products. Always a step ahead. Our introduction of FARMA Generation 2 shows the successful establishment of both a series of new products as well as further development of existing products.

But say what you want FARMA bestseller of all times is our 9 ton trailer. A well-proven trailer with a frame steering which makes the customers sing praise as it tracks exactly behind the tractor. Equipped with a 6,3 m crane with linkage for a better lift geometry and one extension that reaches a bit further. This autumn, just like every year, we have sold and delivered out a lot of this combination of trailers on the European market. We do of course understand why. A very good trailer will always stand in competition, whether it´s called Generation 1 or Generation 2!

Go all in!

These guys at Agritechnica really went all in, in collecting brochure materials and giveaways from all the different exhibitors. However they said it was a genuine interest for them so by all means, go ahead. Of course they received information about the market lumber trailer number 1 as well – FARMA!

Nice collaboration with Palax, Finland!

During Agritechnica last week we worked side by side with the Finnish company Palax. A collaboration which we started to be able to use some of the same dealers that we actually share in countries all over Europe. Palax manufactures and sells fire wood processors made in Finland. They have been on the market for 60 years. An impressive number if you ask us! We would like to thank Palax for the nice cooperation and hope to see you soon again!

Read more about Palax at;

http://www.palax.fi/en/

The photo shows the Palax team along with dealer Oswald. 

Agritechnica week

What a week it has been here at Agritechnica, Germany. Loads of interested customers and never before has the interest from around the world been bigger. Even so this is not of any surprise to us. We have seen an increase in interest from the market the last couple of years since introducing our patented FARMA Generation 2 as well BIGAB Generation 2.

A great week has now come to an end. Now we all head back home to make business of the possibilities. Being in charge of the show for Fors MW I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people from the Fors MW helping out in the stand during the show. You have been fantastic and it is a great pleasure working with you all! Loads of laughter has kept us going. Many thanks also to all dealers taking part of the stand and for those that visited us from around.  Always a pleasure!

The future is bright!

Ulrica Fors Stenmarck

Market/Information Manager AS FORS MW

Head of design in action at Agritechnica!

Christer Persson our head of design has been with us at Agritechnica for the whole week. Speaking German he has certainly been of essence for us during this fantastic week. Knowing the entire forestry range and being a central part of bringing them to the market of course is another thing that are of utter most value for us when connecting to the customers. Many thanks Christer for a job very well done this week!

Hendrie from company Hissink & ZN visiting from Holland!

As you could read here on the blog a couple of days ago company Hissink from Holland is an old and dear friend of ours. They have sold BIGAB successfully for several years. We thank Hendrie for the visit and look forward of soon seeing you at the factory in Estonia!

Ps. Harm Hissink this is a picture for you=)

Helms from Denmark visiting the stand!

Helms which are dealing with BIGAB in Denmark visited the stand yesterday.  BIGAB has developed nicely in Denmark the last couple of years. All due to hard work and a good price offered from Helms.  We appreciate the collaboration and look forward of yet another successful year in Denmark 2014!

Yet another Swedish dealer – Carl Nilsson, Älmhult!

Many are the Swedish customers and dealers visiting Agritechnica this week. Of course we do love to meet all of you. To hear your great stories is an inspiration for us to continue our work. Carl Nilsson was expecting a nice delivery of at CT 7,0 – 12 G2 trailer next week. Guys, keep the orders coming! Safe trip back home!

Dealer Hausmann visting the stand!

One of our large forestry dealers in Germany company Hausmann visited the stand today to show his appreciation of the nice FARMA products.  We heard your request for more photos of the Generation 2 trailers. They will be arriving during next week. Thanks for paying the visit!

Estonia visiting us – Company Maskin Grupp!

Our dear friends from Estonia visited the stand today. They had seven people with them paying the fair a visit for three days. The Pungar family has been a great friend of ours for more than 20 years now so it is fare to say that we do go a long way back. Take care friends and have a safe journey back home! See you in the land of the free – Estonia! 

Swedish dealer GH´s Traktorcity I Mantorp!

Yet another Swedish dealer paid the stand a visit today. This time it was company GH´s Traktorcity in Mantorp that paid us a nice visit. They have been fantastic in selling large BIGAB trailers such as 20 – 24. Great to hear that the market is moving! 

Switzerland paid the stand a visit – company Wild – Farmservice!

Great visit from one of our Swiss dealers today when Kilian Wild passed by our stand here at Agritechnica to learn a bit more and discuss future deals. It is fantastic to see all the new deals coming in from Swiss through the new dealership. Keep up the good work guys!

Nice visit from Greece – company S. Bartzos!

Today our dealers from Greece visited us. They are quite new dealers of ours but the orders they have coming looks bright for the future. It is so great to see that Europe seems to be getting back on its feet. Nice having you for a visit! Hope to see you see again!

Oswald Agrartechniek taking part of the Fors MW stand!

During the entire show company Oswald Agrartechniek, one of our German dealers is taking part of the Fors MW stand. We are of course happy for that support which is important for us. Oswald Agrartechniek is a great dealer for FARMA on the market of Southern Germany. Once again, thanks for the great support and we look forward of seeing you soon again!

Many thanks for taking part of the stand today company Guldner Landtechniek!

Today we had a nice visit from yet another one of our German dealers. This time it was company Guldner Landtechniek taking part of the Fors MW stand . He had quite a busy afternoon working the stand of Agritechnica. It was nice seeing you again!

Visiting Agritechnica? Pop by our stand. Hall number 26, stand number K:08.

Welcome!

Our Romanian dealer – Mecomg H.V. visting the stand

Yesterday we also had a nice visit from our fantastic Romanian dealer from company Mecomag. Mecomag has been a dealer to us for several years now and are doing a great job on the Romanian market. Especially with the large driven trailer T 14 4WD. We thank you guys for the visit and as always, it’s a pleasure! Take care!

ETZ Wantz, Luxembourg visiting the stand!

Even though being a dealer of such a small country as Luxembourg company Ets Wantz is an important dealer for Fors MW. Over the years they have sold quite a number of BIGAB to the market.  It was nice to hear that there might be more orders on the way. We thank Ets Wantz for the visit and wish you the best of luck with the future deals!

Colombian dealer visiting the stand!

Agritechnica is the greatest agricultural exhibition of the world. Of course it draws the attention from the world. Today we had the pleasure of greeting our Colombian dealer Tractorgermana to the stand. South America is a market that is developing nicely. One where we of course could do more and the planes are being laid down as we speak. Tom Belton, Fors MW International is the man in charge of the action. 

Swedish dealer Maskinbolaget i Mörrum visiting our stand!

Company Maskinbolageti Mörrum from Southern Sweden had taken Agritechnica as an opportunity to close up the company and take all employees to Agritechnica to learn more and see what’s up and coming. A great initiative and one that was highly appreciated by the employees at Maskinbolaget. Many thanks for the visit! As always a pleasure! Safe trip back home. 

Taking care of customers – Today dealer Branner paid the stand a visit!

Today we had the pleasure of having one of our German dealer from company Branner Landtechnik taking part of the stand. Branner had quite a lot of potential customers passing by. It is always a pleasure to see a dealer paying us a visit assisting in the stand. We would like to thank Branner for his assistance today and wish him all the best for the future!

Southern Sweden also visiting – Östra Sönnarslöv!

Yesterday we also had a nice visit from one of our Swedish dealers from the Southern parts of Sweden. Company Östra Sönnarslöv paid us a visit and informed about several more BIGAB and FARMA deals that are being made as we speak. Like music to our ears of course! Perhaps that was the reason for undersigned not taking a photo of the Östra Sönnarslövs visit. Sorry for that. Want to more about them take a look at their homepage;

http://www.traktorservice.com/startsidan

Swedish dealers visiting the stand – Staffare Maskin!

Today we have had a nice visit from one of our large Swedish dealer by the name of Staffare Maskin. They are placed a bit north of Sweden. Throughout the years they have sold large quantities of FARMA but also quite a significant number of BIGAB and NIAB. The last month has been no different. Great sales in the loop as we speak. As always guys, nice to see you!

Austrian dealer Holzknecht taking part of Fors MW stand!

Our latest dealer in Austria Mr. Johann Schnitzhofer from company Holzknecht is taking part of the Fors MW stand for the whole week of the show. We are happy about the Austrian support. Several customers from the region are passing by so business might bloom after the show for company Holzknecht. Many thanks Johann for taking part this week and for a nice collaboration!

Hissink & ZN visiting the stand at Agritechnica!

Our Dutch importer Harm Jan Hissink from company Hissink & ZN visited us on the stand today. BIGAB business is quite nice in Holland at the moment. Several BIGAB in order and more to come he said. Many thanks for the visit and the nice collaboration!